Braids work best with plastic rather than human hair, the latter being too slippery ... so it’s tempting to go for longer stretches between wash days. “Your scalp collects dead skin cells ...

As any boy mom would know, it’s hard to keep your kid “fly.” There’s a constant flow of trends coming and going, making it ...

Black women are well aware of the significance of braids. A versatile protective style, braiding has been a cultural staple ...

Rubenstein says that it's much easier to braid on shoulder-length hair or longer. She also says that it's important to keep your sections as clean as possible to avoid getting overwhelmed.

Hair stylist at Maison Style Andrée Marie says, “I always advise my clients to wash their braids every seven to 10 days because regular cleansing is essential to a healthy scalp.” Instead of ...